Emergency Responses

• Take the time to become familiar with the quickest routes to exits from your classrooms and work areas.
• In the event of an alarm or if you smell or see smoke leave the area as quickly as possible.
• Activate the fire alarm if it is not already activated.
• Exit the building and get at least 100 feet away from the entrance.
• Do not use the elevators.
• Do not waste time gathering up belongings.
• Do not try and fight the fire unless you have been trained by the College and have proper equipment.
• Get out and away from the building and wait for notification from a College official that it is safe to return.

• Get away from exterior windows and doors.
• Move as quickly as possible to the center of the building you are in.
• Sit down on the floor, back to the wall and wait for the “all clear” to be given by a College official.
• Knowledge of the area is good information. Know the quickest route to a safe location.

• Assess your location for security potential.
• Lock the door of the room you are in if you can.
• Turn off the lights and any electronic equipment. Make the room look unoccupied.
• Barricade the door with desks or office equipment if possible.
• Do not open the door for someone else unless you are absolutely sure who it is.
• Stay down and away from the door and any widows.
• Remain where you are until you are located by the police.

If you encounter a police officer during a Shelter in Place emergency

• Make sure your hands are empty and visible to the officer.
• Do what you are told without hesitation.
• Do not argue or ask questions.
• Give direct answers to any questions the officer asks.
• If you are told to leave do so quickly and with your hands empty.